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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Zooey tell Franny that he and Buddy did that she was unaware of?
(a) They went to chuch together.
(b) They went to see her in summer stock.
(c) They went to the college to visit her.
(d) They went and spoke with Lane after first meeting him.

2. Why is Zooey banging on the piano keys?
(a) He is angry at Bessie and Les for playing the piano for Franny.
(b) He is angry that Franny won't eat.
(c) He is angry about having to go out for a drink.
(d) He is angry at Franny for her troubles.

3. What was the film about that Zooey made with Dick Hess?
(a) A romance of a young man falling in love.
(b) A farmer who moves to the city.
(c) A drunk.
(d) A dancer.

4. What are the last words Zooey speaks to Franny before leaving the room?
(a) "I'm sorry."
(b) "Eat."
(c) "Call Buddy."
(d) "Get over it."

5. What did Zooey say that made Franny realize she wasn't talking to Buddy?
(a) He said that Zooey did not know what he was talking about.
(b) He explained why Zooey smokes cigars.
(c) He said that Zooey was destructive.
(d) He said that Zooey was a lunatic.

6. As Zooey comes to the end of the pilgrim's story, what does he ask his mother?
(a) Does she want to hear more?
(b) Does she believe?
(c) Does she understand?
(d) If she is listening.

7. What was the one idea that Jesus absolutely knew that often eludes people, according to Zooey?
(a) That the kingdom of heaven is within us.
(b) That he died for us.
(c) That he will forgive our sins.
(d) That man is innately good.

8. What is Franny's dream about?
(a) The prayer.
(b) Diving into a pool over and over again.
(c) Lane.
(d) Her dead brother.

9. Zooey says that the only thing that counts in the religious life is what?
(a) Detachment.
(b) Reading the Bible.
(c) Being kind to others.
(d) Prayer.

10. What does Zooey do in Buddy's room?
(a) He writes a letter.
(b) He changes his shirt.
(c) He makes a phone call.
(d) He reads his script.

11. What does Zooey tell Franny he did with Jesus when Zooey was eight-years-old?
(a) He acted in a scene with him.
(b) He went to church with him.
(c) He broke bread with him.
(d) He had a glass of ginger ale with him.

12. What is Franny doing while she has her conversation with Zooey in the living room?
(a) She is sleeping.
(b) She is eating.
(c) She is picking fleas off of the cat.
(d) She is reciting the prayer.

13. How does Franny describe Zooey to Buddy on the phone?
(a) She says he is bitter.
(b) She says he is helpful.
(c) She says he is happy.
(d) She says he is mean.

14. Zooey says that people who use their egos to get ahead cannot possibly have what?
(a) Good jobs.
(b) Much money.
(c) Hobbies.
(d) Families.

15. Why does Franny believe that Professor Tupper detests her?
(a) She told him he has no enthusiasm.
(b) She does not agree with his religious beliefs.
(c) She only attends class occasionally.
(d) She never smiles at him when he is being charming.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what book of the Bible does the pilgrim find the line, "Pray without ceasing"?

2. What comment does Zooey make about his fish in the tank?

3. What has Zooey been saying at every meal for years?

4. Who does Franny first believe is on the phone after her conversation with Zooey is over?

5. What color is the bathmat?

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